Nurse I - Registered Practical Nurse, PCT

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority•Sioux Lookout, ON

22d•CA$68,778 - CA$100,438•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the Sioux Lookout Area Primary Care Team (PCT), the Nurse I - Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will be responsible for supporting the provision of primary care nursing services, including assessments, education, treatment and follow-up. The Nurse I - RPN will work alongside the Primary Care Team, caregivers and community resources to ensure high quality and timely health services/interventions using culturally appropriate practices and best practice standards of care. The Nurse I - RPN is a key part of the client circle of care and will work to their full scope of practice. Responsibilities will include the provision of safe and competent care through the application of professional knowledge; technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. The Nurse I - RPN will work in both the clinic environment and communities; providing home visits and interventions within clients’ homes.

Requirements

Registered Practical Nurse diploma
Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current Basic CPR Certification
Demonstrated understanding of and competence in, serving culturally diverse populations; knowledgeable of First Nations’ people, history, culture, health priorities and social issues
Knowledge and proficiency in current evidence-based methods and practice of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction
Ability to work collaboratively within the Primary Care Team other health care professionals
Strong computer skills and previous experience with Microsoft Office
Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication skills
Ability to function effectively during change management; periods of rapid change and transition
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Must be willing to relocate and live in Sioux Lookout (or within a daily commuting distance)
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary health care team and community partners.
Demonstrated clinical reasoning skills and excellent assessment and therapeutic skills.
Strong problem solving, decision-making and time management skills.
Excellent oral & written communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices.
Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset.
Previous experience with an Electronic Medical Record would be an asset
Previous experience with Diabetic Foot Care would be an asset
Previous experience with Wound Care would be an asset
Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)

Responsibilities

Provision of primary care services by a Registered Practical Nurse as outlined by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario - Practice Standards. The provision of primary care by RPN’s includes assessments and care for established/stable clients with identified and applied nursing care needs and those clients requiring routine follow-up and monitoring
The Primary Care RPN aligns her/his practice with evidence-based strategies that maintain the highest level of continuity for the client
Collaborate effectively with all members of the Primary Care Team and assist as needed
Recommend and adapt teaching to the client’s identified health needs, revising treatment protocols as requested
Educate and counsel clients’ family members and caregivers to promote function and independence including health promotion and injury prevention.
Stays current and aware of opportunities to implement new evidence-based methods of client’s assessment and treatment
Participates in self-directed learning to ensure that practice remains relevant
Handling of sensitive/confidential material strictly in confidence in accordance with office policy/PIPHA
Ability to work independently and to assess/monitor client’s level of care
Input data/treatment plans within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Provide assistance when requested and any other duties assigned